INCONTINENCE DETECTION APPARATUS ELECTRICAL ARCHITECTURE

An incontinence detection system includes an incontinence detection pad for placement beneath a person to be monitored. The incontinence detection pad has a passive radio frequency identification (RFID) tag. A reader is provided and a plurality of antennae is coupled to the reader. The reader includes a bistatic radio frequency (RF) switch matrix which is operable to establish a first antenna of the plurality of antennae as a transmit antenna that is used to wirelessly energize the passive RFID tag and to establish a second antennae of the plurality of antennae as a receive antenna that is used to read backscattered data that may be emitted from the passive RFID tag. The first and second antennae are situated in respective housings that are spaced apart from each other. An arrangement of first and second electrodes on an electrical sheet of an incontinence pad is also provided. 1. An incontinence detection system comprisingan incontinence detection pad for placement beneath a person to be monitored, the incontinence detection pad having a passive radio frequency identification (RFID) tag,a reader, anda plurality of antennae coupled to the reader, wherein the reader includes a bistatic radio frequency (RF) switch matrix which is operable to establish a first antenna of the plurality of antennae as a transmit antenna that is used to wirelessly energize the passive RFID tag and to establish a second antennae of the plurality of antennae as a receive antenna that is used to read backscattered data emitted from the passive RFID tag, the first and second antennae being situated in respective housings that are spaced apart from each other.2. The incontinence detection system of claim 1 , wherein the plurality of antennae include a third antenna and a fourth antenna.3. The incontinence detection system of claim 2 , wherein the bistatic RF switch matrix is operated in a full cycle scanning mode so that each of the first claim 2 , second claim 2 , third and fourth antenna is ...

BIOMETRIC PARAMETER DATA EXTRACTION FROM A PATIENT SURFACE BY AIR PRESSURE SENSING

In a method or system for obtaining patient biometric parameter data from a patient support surface comprising at least one air pressure bladder inflated by air pressure through an air supply line from an air pump reservoir controlled by a bladder air controller receiving an air pressure signal from a pressure sensor in the air supply line, signal processing a variation of the air pressure signal from the pressure sensor to extract the patient biometric parameter data.

HOSPITAL BED CONTROL AND CHARTING

A patient support apparatus, such as a hospital bed, communicates with an electronic medical record (EMR) system in healthcare facility. The hospital bed includes a patient support structure to support a patient, a graphical user interface coupled to the patient support structure, and control circuitry coupled to the graphical user interface. The graphical user interface displays at least one input that may be used by a caregiver to chart data into an electronic medical record (EMR) of a patient supported by the patient support structure. 120.-. (canceled)21. A hospital bed comprisinga base frame,a set of casters coupled to the base frame,an upper frame assembly including a patient support deck having a plurality of movable deck sections including a head section, the movable deck sections being movable to change a position at which a patient is supported by the patient support deck,a plurality of motors operable to move at least some of the movable deck sections;a lift system operable to raise, lower, and tilt the upper frame assembly relative to the base frame;a set of barriers coupled to the upper frame assembly, at least some of the barriers being movable relative to the upper frame assembly between a raised position and a lowered position;control circuitry carried by at least one of the base frame and the upper frame assembly,a scale system coupled to the control circuitry and operable to weigh a patient supported by the patient support deck, the scale system also operable as a patient position monitoring system to monitor a patient's position on the patient support deck and to initiate an alarm if the patient is determined to be out of position,an angle sensor coupled to the control circuitry and operable to measure an angle at which the head section is raised relative to another portion of the upper frame assembly or relative to horizontal; anda graphical user interface (GUI) coupled to the control circuitry, the control circuitry configured to command the GUI ...

Bed/room/patient association systems and methods

Systems and methods of associating beds and/or rooms and/or patients are provided. One system and method involves using a signature of emitted light to determine a location of a patient bed in a healthcare facility. Another system and method involves reading a bar code from an array of redundant bar codes. Still another system and method involves manually entering location information on a graphical user interface of a patient bed for subsequent transmission. A further system and method involves sending bed ID and location ID along parallel paths from two independent circuits on a patient bed for receipt by two different transceivers and ultimately by two different remote computers that cooperate to associate the bed ID with the location ID. Still a further system and method involves using circuitry on a bed to mutate a received location ID and a bed ID into a single unique mutated ID such as by adding the location ID and bed ID and then performing a hashing operation.

Apparatus for supporting and monitoring a person

A system includes a person-support structure, a sensor configured to sense a characteristic of a person supported on the person-support structure, and a control configured to calculate a condition score as a function of the characteristic of the person. The control is operable to change a characteristic of the person-support structure as a function of the condition score.

Hospital bed with graphical user interface having advanced functionality

A patient support apparatus, such as a hospital bed, communicates with an electronic medical record (EMR) system in healthcare facility. The hospital bed includes a patient support structure to support a patient, a graphical user interface coupled to the patient support structure, and control circuitry coupled to the graphical user interface. The graphical user interface displays at least one input that may be used by a caregiver to chart data into an electronic medical record (EMR) of a patient supported by the patient support structure.

BED ALERT CONDITION CONFIGURATION USING A REMOTE COMPUTER DEVICE

A patient support apparatus, such as a hospital bed, includes an alert light assembly having indicators that are individually illuminated to convey information regarding respective alert conditions. The indicators each have indicia related to a particular condition of the patient support apparatus. The illuminated indicators are each sufficiently large so as to be seen from afar, such as on the order of ten feet or more. 1. A patient support apparatus comprisinga frame configured to support a patient,a plurality of sensors for measuring conditions of the frame relating to a plurality of alert conditions in which at least one condition of the frame is in undesired states, anda control system configured to i) monitor the sensors corresponding to active alert conditions for undesired states, to ii) display information relating to active and inactive alert conditions so that a status of the alert conditions can be viewed and understood from a distance, and to iii) receive instructions from a remote computer device located remotely from the frame to configure any number of the alert condition monitors.2. The patient support apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the control system includes a controller configured to monitor the plurality of sensors and an alert light assembly configured to illuminate to convey information relating to the plurality of alert conditions.3. The patient support apparatus of claim 2 , wherein the alert light assembly includes a plurality of indicators that correspond with the plurality of alert conditions and each indicator is configured to illuminate to convey information regarding a corresponding alert condition.4. The patient support apparatus of claim 3 , wherein each indicator is configured to illuminate to indicate that the corresponding alert condition is active.5. The patient support apparatus of claim 3 , wherein each indicator is configured to illuminate green to indicate a satisfactory status of the corresponding active alert condition and ...

BED EXIT ALERT SILENCE WITH AUTOMATIC RE-ENABLE

A hospital bed has a bed exit alarm system including an audible alarm that sounds when an alert condition is detected, such as when a patient exits the bed or moves toward exiting the bed. The bed exit alarm system includes at least one user input that is used to enable the bed exit alarm system and a bed exit alarm silence input that stops the audible alarm from sounding. The bed exit alarm system is configured such that after the bed exit alarm silence input is used, the bed exit alarm system is re-enabled automatically without any action by a caregiver in response to one or more sensors sensing that the patient is, once again, supported on the bed. 1. A hospital bed comprisinga patient support structure,a bed exit alarm system carried by the patient support structure, the bed exit alarm system having an audible alarm that sounds when an alert condition is detected by the bed exit alarm system, the bed exit alarm system includes at least one user input that is used to enable the bed exit alarm system when a patient is supported by the patient support structure, the audible alarm sounding if the bed exit alarm system is enabled and the alert condition is detected, anda bed exit alarm silence input, wherein use of the bed exit alarm silence input stops the audible alarm from sounding, wherein the bed exit alarm system is configured such that after the bed exit alarm silence input is used, the bed exit alarm system is re-enabled automatically without any action by a caregiver in response to the bed exit alarm system sensing that the patient is, once again, supported on the support structure.2. The hospital bed of claim 1 , wherein the bed exit alarm system includes control circuitry and a plurality of sensors that produce signals from which the control circuitry determines whether the alert condition exists.3. The hospital bed of claim 2 , wherein the plurality of sensors comprise at least one load cell.4. The hospital bed of claim 2 , wherein the plurality of ...

HOSPITAL BED WITH GRAPHICAL USER INTERFACE HAVING ADVANCED FUNCTIONALITY

A patient support apparatus, such as a hospital bed, communicates with an electronic medical record (EMR) system in healthcare facility. The hospital bed includes a patient support structure to support a patient, a graphical user interface coupled to the patient support structure, and control circuitry coupled to the graphical user interface. The graphical user interface displays at least one input that may be used by a caregiver to chart data into an electronic medical record (EMR) of a patient supported by the patient support structure. 1. A hospital bed for use in a healthcare facility having an electronic medical record (EMR) system , the hospital bed comprisinga patient support structure to support a patient,a graphical user interface coupled to the patient support structure, and control circuitry coupled to the graphical user interface, the graphical user interface displaying at least one input used by a caregiver to chart data into an electronic medical record (EMR) of a patient supported by the patient support structure.2. The hospital bed of claim 1 , wherein the control circuitry requires verification of the caregiver's identity prior to sending data to the EMR system for charting in the patient's EMR.3. The hospital bed of claim 2 , wherein the control circuitry displays a screen on the graphical display screen requiring the caregiver to enter a personal identification number (PIN) in response to the at least one input being used and entry of the PIN by the caregiver provides the verification required by the control circuitry prior to sending data to the EMR system.4. The hospital bed of claim 2 , further comprising a card reader coupled to the control circuitry claim 2 , the control circuitry requiring the caregiver to engage the card reader with an identification (ID) card in response to the at least one input being used and engaging the card reader with the ID card by the caregiver provides the verification required by the control circuitry prior to ...

Optical detector at point of care

A patient support apparatus including a barrier, an optical detector, and a control system. The optical detector secured to the barrier and configured to detect indicia having a predetermined pattern. The control system includes a processor in communication with the optical detector, a transmitter in communication with the processor, and a memory unit in communication with the processor. The memory unit stores a unique identifier associated with the patient support apparatus. The processor receiving a signal from the optical detector indicative of data detected by the optical detector and performing a set of instructions in response to the optical detector communicating the data, the set of instructions performed by the processor including (i) linking the data with the unique identifier, and (ii) communicating the linked data and unique identifier to a network.

BED STATUS INDICATORS

A bed includes bed status indicators, such as a pair of spaced lamp modules that are illuminated to signify a satisfactory status or an unsatisfactory status of the bed. 1. A patient support apparatus comprisinga frame having a head end and a foot end,a footboard coupled to the frame adjacent a foot end of the frame, anda first lamp module and a second lamp module, the first and second lamp modules being coupled to the frame adjacent the foot end, the first lamp module being spaced apart from the second lamp module, at least a portion of the first and second lamp modules being observable below the footboard, the first and second lamp modules both being operated to emit light of a first color when a set of monitored bed status conditions are all in a satisfactory condition, the first and second lamp modules each being operated to emit light of a second color when at least one of the set of monitored bed status conditions is in an unsatisfactory condition.2. The patient support apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the first color is green and the second color is amber.3. The patient support apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the first and second lamp modules each include a first array of light emitting diodes (LED's) that are operable to emit the first color and a second array of LED's that are operable to emit the second color.4. The patient support apparatus of claim 3 , wherein LED's of the first and second arrays are arranged in a row such that the LED's of the first array alternate with the LED's of the second array.5. The patient support apparatus of claim 3 , wherein the first and second lamp modules each include a bracket that fastens to the frame.6. The patient support apparatus of claim 5 , wherein the first and second lamp modules each include a lens that is coupled to the bracket and behind which the first and second arrays of LED's are housed.7. The patient support apparatus of claim 6 , wherein the first and second brackets each include a shield portion that ...

MULTI-DIRECTIONAL OPTICAL READER FOR A PATIENT SUPPORT

A patient support apparatus includes a patient support, a multi-directional optical reader, and a control system. The multi-directional optical reader is secured to the patient support and configured to detect a first indicia having a predetermined pattern. The control system includes a processor in communication with the multi-directional optical reader, a transmitter in communication with the processor, and a memory in communication with the processor. The memory stores an identifier associated with the patient support apparatus. The processor receives a signal from the multi-directional optical reader indicative of data from the first indicia detected by the multi-directional optical detector. In response to receiving the signal, the processor performs a set of instructions. The set of instructions performed by the processor include (i) linking the data from the first indicia with the identifier, and (ii) communicating the linked data from the first indicia and identifier to a network external to the patient support apparatus. 1. A patient support apparatus comprisinga patient support,a multi-directional optical reader secured to the patient support and configured to detect a first indicia without input from a user, the first indicia having a predetermined pattern, anda control system including a processor in communication with the multi-directional optical reader, a transmitter in communication with the processor, and a memory in communication with the processor, the memory storing an identifier associated with the patient support apparatus,wherein the processor receives a signal from the multi-directional optical reader indicative of data from the first indicia detected by the multi-directional optical detector and performs a set of instructions automatically in response to the multi-directional optical reader communicating the data from the first indicia, the set of instructions performed by the processor including (i) linking the data from the first indicia ...

BED STATUS INDICATORS

A bed includes bed status indicators, such as a pair of spaced lamp modules that are illuminated to signify a satisfactory status or an unsatisfactory status of the bed. 1. A patient support apparatus comprisinga frame having a head end and a foot end,a footboard coupled to the frame adjacent a foot end of the frame, anda first lamp module and a second lamp module, the first and second lamp modules being coupled to the frame adjacent the foot end, the first lamp module being spaced apart from the second lamp module, at least a portion of the first and second lamp modules being observable below the footboard, the first and second lamp modules both being operated to emit light of a first color when a set of monitored bed status conditions are all in a satisfactory condition, the first and second lamp modules each being operated to emit light of a second color when at least one of the set of monitored bed status conditions is in an unsatisfactory condition.2. The patient support apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the first color is green and the second color is amber.3. The patient support apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the first and second lamp modules each include a first array of light emitting diodes (LED's) that are operable to emit the first color and a second array of LED's that are operable to emit the second color.4. The patient support apparatus of claim 3 , wherein LED's of the first and second arrays are arranged in a row such that the LED's of the first array alternate with the LED's of the second array.5. The patient support apparatus of claim 3 , wherein the first and second lamp modules each include a bracket that fastens to the frame.6. The patient support apparatus of claim 5 , wherein the first and second lamp modules each include a lens that is coupled to the bracket and behind which the first and second arrays of LED's are housed.7. The patient support apparatus of claim 6 , wherein the first and second brackets each include a shield portion that ...

PROXY CAREGIVER INTERFACE

A patient support apparatus for use in a healthcare facility has associated therewith a graphical user interface (GUI) that is operable to display information pertaining to features of the patient support apparatus and to display information pertaining to features of other patient support apparatuses. Under some circumstances, the GUI may also be used to control functions of some of the other patient support apparatuses. A bed data server is communicatively coupled to the patient support apparatus and to the other patient support apparatuses to control information flow to the GUI from the other patient support apparatuses. 1. A patient support apparatus for use in a healthcare facility having at least one other patient support apparatus , the patient support apparatus comprisinga patient support structure to support a patient,a graphical user interface (GUI), andcontrol circuitry carried by the patient support structure and coupled to the graphical user interface, the graphical user interface being operable to display information pertaining to features of the patient support apparatus and to display information pertaining to features of the at least one other patient support apparatus.2. The patient support apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the GUI is operable to control functions of the patient support apparatus and to control functions of the at least one other patient support apparatus.3. The patient support apparatus of claim 2 , wherein the GUI includes visual indicia to indicate that the GUI is in a mode in which the at least one other patient support apparatus is controllable with the GUI.4. The patient support apparatus of claim 3 , wherein the visual indicia comprises a colored border around a periphery of the GUI.5. The patient support apparatus of claim 2 , wherein during use of the GUI to control functions of the patient support apparatus claim 2 , the GUI includes a field that is selectable to obtain a menu of the at least one other patient support ...

MICROCLIMATE MANAGEMENT SYSTEM WITH WIRELESS SENSORS

A method for monitoring an environment for a patient on a patient support device can include: receiving a temperature reading from a wireless sensor coupled to a body of the patient; comparing the temperature reading to air flowing through an airflow system associated with the patient support device; and modifying the air flowing through the airflow system. 1. A method for monitoring an environment for a patient on a patient support device , the method comprising:receiving a temperature reading from a wireless sensor coupled to a body of the patient;comparing the temperature reading to air flowing through an airflow system associated with the patient support device; andmodifying the air flowing through the airflow system.2. The method of claim 1 , further comprising:providing the wireless sensor; andallowing the wireless sensor to take one or more temperature readings at the body of the patient.3. The method of claim 2 , further comprising positioning multiple wireless sensors at different areas of the body of the patient.4. The method of claim 3 , further comprising receiving from the multiple wireless sensors the one or more temperature readings at the different areas of the body.5. The method of claim 4 , further comprising modifying the air flowing through the airflow system based upon the one or more temperature readings at the different areas of the body.6. The method of claim 2 , further comprising positioning a galvanic skin response sensor to detect sweating on the body of the patient.7. The method of claim 6 , further comprising increasing an air temperature or an air speed of the air flowing through the airflow system when the sweating is detected.8. The method of claim 1 , further comprising adjusting an air temperature of the air flowing through the airflow system.9. The method of claim 1 , further comprising adjusting an air speed of the air flowing through the airflow system.10. The method of claim 1 , further comprising using a Braden score when ...

Apparatus for Supporting and Monitoring a Person

A system includes a person-support structure, a sensor configured to sense a characteristic of a person supported on the person-support structure, and a control configured to calculate a condition score as a function of the characteristic of the person. The control is operable to change a characteristic of the person-support structure as a function of the condition score. 115.-. (canceled)16. A method comprisingsensing a characteristic of a person supported on a person-support apparatus, the characteristic being a physiological parameter of the person,calculating a condition score as a function of the characteristic,configuring a support system as a function of the condition score, anddisplaying the condition score on a graphical display of the person-support apparatus.17. The method of claim 16 , wherein the support system includes the person-support apparatus.18. The method of claim 16 , wherein the support system includes a person-support surface.19. The method of claim 16 , wherein the condition score includes a fall risk assessment score or a pressure ulcer risk assessment score.20. The method of claim 16 , wherein the support system includes a fluid supply and the configuring comprises causing the fluid supply to initiate a therapy.21. A system comprising:a person-support structure,a sensor configured to sense a characteristic of a person supported on the person-support structure, the characteristic being a physiological parameter of the person, anda control configured to calculate a condition score as a function of the characteristic of the person, the control being operable to change a characteristic of the person-support structure as a function of the condition score and to display the condition score on a graphical display of the person-support structure.22. The system of claim 21 , wherein the person-support structure includes a bed frame with a movement mechanism claim 21 , the control controlling the movement mechanism as a function of the condition ...

INCONTINENCE DETECTION APPARATUS

An incontinence detection system monitors an area for moisture events and wirelessly transmits moisture-related information to one or more notification devices. The system has a pad that includes a substrate and one or more sensors supported by the substrate. The sensor(s) emit wireless signals indicative of the moisture-related information. A sensor event communication system forwards the sensor signals to another device, such as a notification device. Portions of the system are included in a patient support apparatus, such as a bed. 110.-. (canceled)11. An incontinence monitoring system comprising: a condition-responsive sensor to produce sensor data relating to whether moisture is present on the pad; and', 'an RFID tag comprising an antenna, the RFID tag being programmable, the RFID tag receiving the sensor data and comparing the sensor data to at least one preselected threshold level;, 'a moisture sensor pad, said moisture sensor pad comprising;'}a controller configured to program the RFID tag based on a controller input; said controller and said RFID tag comprising components to provide power to communicate across a preselected distance; anda transceiver, said transceiver being coupled to said controller and wherein said controller is programmed to power said transceiver to transmit intermittently, whereby power density from said transceiver is maintained below a preselected limit.12. The system of claim 11 , wherein said transceiver is powered at a level sufficient to communicate with said RFID tag over the preselected distance.13. The system of claim 12 , wherein said controller is responsive to presence of a comparison signal from said RFID tag to generate an alarm signal.14. The system of claim 13 , wherein said controller communicates the alarm signal to a remote location.15. The system of claim 14 , wherein the controller broadcasts the alarm signal via Wi-Fi.16. The system of claim 14 , wherein said remote location comprises a nurse station.17. The ...

SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR IDENTIFICATION OF REMOTELY ACCESSED PATIENT DEVICE

A patient support apparatus includes a visual indicator in connection with a portion of the patient support apparatus. The visual indicator is configured to output a first indication and a second indication. The support apparatus also includes a communication circuit configured to communicate via a wireless communication interface and a controller configured to communicate with a service unit via the wireless communication interface. The controller is configured to activate the first indication in response to the service unit detected within a detection range, and in response to enabling a remote access to the service unit, the controller is configured to activate the second indicator. The activation of the second indicator identifies the controller of the patient support apparatus in communication with the service unit via the wireless communication interface. 1. A patient support apparatus comprising:a visual indicator in connection with a portion of the patient support apparatus, the visual indicator configured to output a first indication and a second indication;a communication circuit configured to communicate via a wireless communication interface; and activate the first indication in response to the service unit detected within a detection range; and', 'in response to enabling a remote access to the service unit, activate the second indicator identifying the controller of the patient support apparatus in communication with the service unit via the wireless communication interface., 'a controller configured to communicate with a service unit via the wireless communication interface, the controller configured to2. The patient support apparatus according to claim 1 , wherein the controller is further configured to:receive a communication from the service unit identifying a request for remote access of the controller.3. The patient support apparatus according to claim 1 , wherein the visual indicator comprises an indication device comprising at least one light ...

Apparatus for supporting and monitoring a person

A person-support structure includes a control system, an input configured to communicate a first input signal to the control system, and a sensor configured to sense a physiological characteristic of a person supported on the person-support structure. The sensor communicates a second input signal corresponding to the physiological characteristic to the control system. The control system calculates a condition score as a function of the first input signal and the physiological characteristic of the person and compares the condition score to a predetermined threshold. The control system scales at least one of the physiological characteristic of the person and the predetermined threshold as a function of the first input signal.

CABLE-FREE BED WITH WIRELESS PILLOW SPEAKER

A system and method of patient bed communication and bed-to-room association in a healthcare facility having a network with at least one wireless access point (WAP) and a nurse call system is provided. A handheld unit is moved to a position within a pairing distance of a pairing zone of a patient bed so that the handheld unit and the bed are paired using a first wireless communication technology. A second wireless communication technology is used to send bed identification data (ID) to the handheld unit after the pairing operation has been completed. The bed ID is transmitted from the handheld unit to the nurse call system via a wired connection to establish a bed-to-room association between the patient bed and a room in which the patient bed is located. A third wireless communication technology is used to send bed status data and the bed ID to the WAP of the network. 1. A system of patient bed communication and bed-to-room association in a healthcare facility having a network with at least one wireless access point (WAP) and a nurse call system , the system comprisinga patient bed including a frame and circuitry carried by the frame, the circuitry including a first portion configured for wireless communication according to a first wireless communication technology, a second portion configured for wireless communication according to a second wireless communication technology, and a third portion configured for wireless communication according to a third wireless communication technology, anda handheld unit having a wired connection to the nurse call system, the handheld unit having wireless bed interface circuitry in communication with the patient bed according to the first and second wireless communication technologies but not the third wireless communication technology,wherein the first wireless communication technology is used to perform a pairing operation between the patient bed and the handheld unit when the handheld unit is manually placed within a pairing ...

BED/ROOM/PATIENT ASSOCIATION SYSTEMS AND METHODS

Systems and methods of associating beds and/or rooms and/or patients are provided. One system and method involves using a signature of emitted light to determine a location of a patient bed in a healthcare facility. Another system and method involves reading a bar code from an array of redundant bar codes. Still another system and method involves manually entering location information on a graphical user interface of a patient bed for subsequent transmission. A further system and method involves sending bed ID and location ID along parallel paths from two independent circuits on a patient bed for receipt by two different transceivers and ultimately by two different remote computers that cooperate to associate the bed ID with the location ID. Still a further system and method involves using circuitry on a bed to mutate a received location ID and a bed ID into a single unique mutated ID such as by adding the location ID and bed ID and then performing a hashing operation. 116.-. (canceled)17. A system for associating a bed to a room of a healthcare facility , the system comprisinga locator unit that is fixed in place in the room and that transmits a location ID,a patient bed having first circuitry that has a first ID and that receives the location ID, the patient bed having second circuitry that is independent of the first circuitry, the second circuitry being configured to transmit a bed ID and bed status data,a first transceiver spaced from the locator unit and spaced from the patient bed, the first transceiver receiving the first ID and location ID transmitted by the first circuitry,a second transceiver that is spaced from and independent of the first transceiver, the second transceiver receiving the bed ID and the bed status data transmitted by the second circuitry,a first remote computer device receiving the location ID and first ID transmitted to the first remote computer device by the first transceiver, anda second remote computer device that receives the bed ID ...

HOSPITAL BED HAVING ROUNDING CHECKLIST

A patient support apparatus, such as a hospital bed, communicates with an electronic medical record (EMR) system in healthcare facility. The hospital bed includes a patient support structure to support a patient, a graphical user interface coupled to the patient support structure, and control circuitry coupled to the graphical user interface. The graphical user interface displays at least one input that may be used by a caregiver to chart data into an electronic medical record (EMR) of a patient supported by the patient support structure. 110.-. (canceled)11. A hospital bed comprisinga base frame,a set of casters coupled to the base frame,an upper frame assembly including a patient support deck having a plurality of movable deck sections including a head section, the movable deck sections being movable to change a position at which a patient is supported by the patient support deck,a plurality of motors operable to move at least some of the movable deck sections,a lift system operable to raise, lower, and tilt the upper frame assembly relative to the base frame,a set of barriers coupled to the upper frame assembly, at least some of the barriers being movable relative to the upper frame assembly between a raised position and a lowered position,control circuitry carried by at least one of the base frame and the upper frame assembly,a scale system coupled to the control circuitry and operable to weigh a patient supported by the patient support deck, the scale system also operable as a bed exit monitoring system to monitor whether a patient has exited the hospital bed and to initiate an alarm if the patient has exited the hospital bed,an angle sensor coupled to the control circuitry and operable to measure an angle at which the head section is raised relative to another portion of the upper frame assembly or relative to horizontal, anda graphical user interface (GUI) coupled to the control circuitry, the control circuitry configured to command the GUI to display a ...

PATIENT SUPPORT APPARATUS HAVING VITAL SIGNS MONITORING AND ALERTING

A patient support apparatus includes a sensor capable of detecting vital signs, setting acceptable limits for the vital signs, and includes structures for monitoring the vital signs and providing local and/or remote indications to caregivers if the vital signs fall outside of acceptable limits. 1. A detection and notification system for a patient support apparatus comprisinga sensor detecting a vital sign of a patient;a controller operable to receive a signal from the sensor indicative of the vital sign of the patient, the controller operable to compare the vital sign to pre-established limits to determine whether the vital sign is within an acceptable range; anda notification system operable to respond to commands from the controller to provide an indication as to whether the vital sign is within the acceptable range or that alarm condition exists, the indication discernible by a user spaced apart from the patient support apparatus that the detection notification system is associated.2. The detection and notification system of claim 1 , wherein the sensor simultaneously detects a first vital sign and a second vital sign.3. The detection and notification system of claim 1 , wherein the detection notification system includes a plurality of sensors simultaneously detecting a vital sign of the patient.4. The detection and notification system of claim 3 , wherein the plurality of sensors each detects both a first vital sign and a second vital sign.5. The detection and notification system of claim 4 , wherein the controller is operable to receive a signal from the patient support apparatus indicative of the position of a patient supported on the patient support apparatus claim 4 , the controller operable to utilize the position of the patient to determine whether to disregard the vital sign information from one of the plurality of sensors.6. The detection and notification system of claim 5 , wherein the controller is operable to prompt a user to suspend the operation of ...

RFID TAG INLAY FOR INCONTINENCE DETECTION PAD

An absorbent article has one or more fluid filter layers to inhibit electrode traces from being exposed to low volumes of fluid to reduce the number of false positives that are indicated by an RFID tag of the incontinence detection pad. An antenna inlay has a sacrificial trace portion to permit testing for proper operation of an RFID chip electrically coupled to the antenna inlay. After testing, the sacrificial trace portion is severed. A fluid barrier layer blocks fluid from reaching portions of electrode traces that are located on a backsheet outside a periphery of an absorbent core of an incontinence detection pad. The power at which an antenna transmits to wirelessly energize a passive RFID tag of an incontinence detection pad is controlled to reduce the number of false positives indicated by the RFID tag. 1. An antenna inlay of an RFID tag , the antenna inlay comprisingan antenna portion,a first electrical contact portion,a second electrical contact portion, the first electrical contact portion comprising a first electrical lead having a first gap formed therein to provide a first lead segment and a second lead segment, anda first resistor placed across the gap to electrically interconnect the first and second lead segments.2. The antenna inlay of claim 1 , wherein the second electrical contact portion comprises a second electrical lead having a second gap formed therein to provide a third lead segment and a fourth lead segment claim 1 , and further comprising a second resistor placed across the second gap to electrically interconnect the third and fourth lead segments.3. The antenna inlay of claim 2 , wherein the second electrical contact portion is configured as a mirror image of the first electrical contact portion.4. The antenna inlay of claim 2 , wherein the antenna portion comprises a first antenna patch and a second antenna patch.5. The antenna inlay of claim 4 , wherein the second antenna patch is configured as a mirror image of the fist antenna patch.6 ...

INCONTINENCE DETECTION SYSTEMS FOR HOSPITAL BEDS

An incontinence detection system monitors an area for moisture events and wirelessly transmits moisture-related information to one or more notification devices. The system has a pad that includes a substrate and one or more sensors supported by the substrate. The sensor(s) emit wireless signals indicative of the moisture-related information. A sensor event communication system forwards the sensor signals to another device, such as a notification device. Portions of the system are included in a patient support apparatus, such as a bed. 152.-. (canceled)53. An incontinence detection pad comprisinga top sheet made of a fluid permeable material,a backsheet comprising a first layer of fluid impermeable material,a conductive ink pattern provided on the first layer and configured to form a first electrode trace and a second electrode trace,a passive radio frequency identification (RFID) tag attached to the first layer and having electrical contacts that couple to respective ends of the first and second electrode traces, andan absorbent core situated between the top sheet and the backsheet, wherein wetness bridging between the first and second electrode traces is detectable by the passive RFID tag in response to the passive RFID tag being excited by external energy.54. The incontinence detection pad of claim 53 , wherein the first layer comprises a low density polyethylene (LDPE) film.55. The incontinence detection pad of claim 54 , wherein the backsheet includes a second layer which comprises a polypropylene spunbond nonwoven layer to which the LDPE film is adhered.56. The incontinence detection pad of claim 54 , wherein the LDPE film has a weight of about 17 or 18 grams per square meter (gsm).57. The incontinence detection pad of claim 55 , wherein the polypropylene spunbond nonwoven layer has a weight of about 22 gsm.58. The incontinence detection pad of claim 55 , wherein the LDPE film is adhered to the polypropylene spunbond nonwoven layer with hot melt adhesive that ...

BED/ROOM/PATIENT ASSOCIATION SYSTEMS AND METHODS

Systems and methods of associating beds and/or rooms and/or patients are provided. One system and method involves using a signature of emitted light to determine a location of a patient bed in a healthcare facility. Another system and method involves reading a bar code from an array of redundant bar codes. Still another system and method involves manually entering location information on a graphical user interface of a patient bed for subsequent transmission. A further system and method involves sending bed ID and location ID along parallel paths from two independent circuits on a patient bed for receipt by two different transceivers and ultimately by two different remote computers that cooperate to associate the bed ID with the location ID. Still a further system and method involves using circuitry on a bed to mutate a received location ID and a bed ID into a single unique mutated ID such as by adding the location ID and bed ID and then performing a hashing operation. 1. A system comprisinga first subsystem for associating a bed to a room of a healthcare facility, the first subsystem comprisinga locator unit that is fixed in place and that transmits a location ID,a patient bed having first circuitry that has a first ID and that receives the location ID, the patient bed having second circuitry that is independent of the first circuitry, the second circuitry being configured to transmit a bed ID and bed status data,a first transceiver spaced from the locator unit and spaced from the patient bed, the first transceiver receiving the first ID and location ID transmitted by the first circuitry,a second transceiver that is spaced from and independent of the first transceiver, the second transceiver receiving the bed ID and the bed status data transmitted by the second circuitry,a first remote computer device receiving the location ID and first ID transmitted to the first remote computer device by the first transceiver, anda second remote computer device that receives the ...

VOICE CONTROL IN A HEALTHCARE FACILITY

Systems for voice control of medical devices in a healthcare facility are disclosed herein. The systems employ continuous speech processing software, voice recognition software, natural language processing software, and other software to permit voice control of the medical devices. Systems are also provided for distinguishing which medical device from among multiple medical devices in a patient room is the particular medical device to be controlled by voice input from a caregiver or a patient. 1. A system to mitigate risk to a patient in a healthcare setting , the system comprisinga medical product having at least one function that, when operated, has a possibility of causing harm to the patient, circuitry carried by the medical product and having a processor and memory storing software, andan array of microphones configured to receive voice inputs from a person in the vicinity of the medial product, wherein the array of microphones is in communication with the circuitry and the software is configured to cooperate with the array of microphones to use beam-forming techniques to infer a direction that the person's eyes are pointed based on the voice inputs, wherein the circuitry is configured to stop the at least one function that has the possibility of causing harm to the patient in response to a vocal stop command being spoken by the person while the person's eyes are inferred to be pointed toward the medical product.2. The system of claim 1 , wherein the medical product comprises a patient bed and the array of microphones are mounted to the patient bed.3. The system of claim 2 , wherein the patient bed comprises at least one siderail that is moveable between a raised position blocking the patient from egressing from the patient bed and a lowered position unblocking the patient from egressing from the patient bed and wherein at least one microphone of the array of microphones is mounted to the at least one siderail.4. The system of claim 1 , wherein the medical ...

REMOTE MANAGEMENT OF PATIENT ENVIRONMENT

A computing device for remotely engaging and managing a patient environment displays a video feed of a patient environment, and provides user inputs that, when selected, allow a caregiver to remotely change a condition in the patient environment. Access to the user inputs is restricted based on at least one of a distance between the computing device and the patient environment, credentials of the caregiver, and a condition of a patient in the patient environment.

INCONTINENCE DETECTION WITH REAL TIME LOCATION INFORMATION

A patient support apparatus includes a frame and a mattress supported by the frame and arranged to support a patient thereon. A sensor is included to detect moisture on the patient and/or the patient support apparatus. The sensor produces signals indicative of the presence of moisture on the patient support apparatus. One or more alerts are output in response to the signals provided by the sensor to notify a caregiver of the presence of moisture on the patient support apparatus. 1. A system for detecting and locating an incontinence event comprisinga patient support apparatus configured to support a patient thereon,an incontinence detection pad including a condition-responsive sensor configured to provide incontinence signals indicative of incontinence data, andan ultra-wideband communications system coupled communicatively with the incontinence detection pad and configured to provide a transmission of data signals including: (i) incontinence signals indicative of the incontinence data sensed by the condition responsive sensor and (ii) location signals indicative of location data of the incontinence detention pad and the patient support apparatus.2. The system of claim 1 , wherein the ultra-wideband communication system includes an ultra-wideband tag coupled with the condition responsive sensor claim 1 , an ultra-wideband reader coupled communicatively with the ultra-wideband tag claim 1 , and a controller including a microprocessor and a memory storage device storing instructions that when executed by the microprocessor cause the controller to output a command signal to notify a caregiver of the incontinence data and the location data of the incontinence detention pad and the patient support apparatus.3. The system of claim 2 , wherein the condition responsive sensor includes a detection grid configured to sense the presence of moisture and a radio-frequency identification tag configured to provide an input signal to the ultra-wideband tag in response to moisture ...

Incontinence detection pad manufacturing method

An incontinence detection system monitors an area for moisture events and wirelessly transmits moisture-related information to one or more notification devices. The system has a pad that includes a substrate and one or more sensors supported by the substrate. The sensor(s) emit wireless signals indicative of the moisture-related information. A sensor event communication system forwards the sensor signals to another device, such as a notification device. Portions of the system are included in a patient support apparatus, such as a bed.

Wireless locating of an incontinence detection pad via a patient bed

An incontinence detection pad for detecting incontinence events includes a moisture absorbent layer that has non-embossed areas and embossed areas. The non-embossed areas have a first density of fibers of the layer, and the embossed areas have a second density of fibers of the layer that is greater than the first density. The incontinence detection pad further includes a plurality of electrodes positioned beneath the moisture absorbent layer and a transmitter connected to the plurality of electrodes and configured to transmit a signal indicative of a status of the moisture absorbent layer.

OPTICAL DETECTOR AT POINT OF CARE

A patient support apparatus including a barrier, an optical detector, and a control system. The optical detector secured to the barrier and configured to detect indicia having a predetermined pattern. The control system includes a processor in communication with the optical detector, a transmitter in communication with the processor, and a memory unit in communication with the processor. The memory unit stores a unique identifier associated with the patient support apparatus. The processor receiving a signal from the optical detector indicative of data detected by the optical detector and performing a set of instructions in response to the optical detector communicating the data, the set of instructions performed by the processor including (i) linking the data with the unique identifier, and (ii) communicating the linked data and unique identifier to a network. 1. A patient support apparatus comprisingan optical detector and configured to detect indicia having a predetermined pattern, anda control system including a processor in communication with the optical detector, a transmitter in communication with the processor, and a memory unit in communication with the processor, the memory unit storing a unique identifier associated with the patient support apparatus,wherein the processor receives a signal from the optical detector indicative of data detected by the optical detector and performs a set of instructions in response to the optical detector communicating the data, the set of instructions performed by the processor including (i) linking the data with the unique identifier, and (ii) communicating the linked data and unique identifier to a network.2. The patient support apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the optical detector is secured to a barrier.3. The patient support apparatus of claim 2 , wherein the barrier includes a siderail and the optical detector is at least partially disposed in the siderail.4. The patient support apparatus of claim 2 , wherein the ...

PRESSURE ULCER PREVENTION WITH WEARABLE MONITORING

A system for preventing pressure ulcers on a patient supported on a patient support apparatus is disclosed. The system is configured to sense movement of the patient over time to determine if the movement of the patient is adequate to prevent the patient from developing pressure ulcers. 1. A system for preventing pressure ulcers on a patient supported on a patient support apparatus , the system comprising:a first sensor configured to be coupled to the patient at a first location,a second sensor configured to be coupled to the patient at a second location, andmeans for comparing movement of the first sensor relative to the second sensor over time to determine if the relative movement of the first and second sensors is indicative of a change in an orientation of the patient or an orientation of the patient support apparatus.2. The system of claim 1 , wherein the means for comparing movement of the first sensor relative to the second sensor includes a controller including a processor and a memory claim 1 , the memory having stored therein a plurality of instructions that when executed by the processor cause the controller to:determine a first position of the first sensor and a first position of the second sensor,determine a second position of the first sensor and a second position of the second sensor,compare the change in position of the first sensor relative to the change in position of the second sensor to determine if the patient has moved relative to the patient support apparatus during a predetermined time interval, andgenerate an alarm signal if the relative movement of the patient is indicative of an increased risk of the patient developing pressure ulcers due to inadequate movement of the patient during the predetermined time interval.3. The system of claim 2 , wherein the first sensor includes an accelerometer coupled to a hip of the patient.4. The system of claim 3 , wherein the second sensor includes an accelerometer coupled to a shoulder of the patient.5. ...

Direct patient association

A method, system, and apparatus for associating a patient with a bed or a room includes sensing wireless information transmitted by a transmitter worn by the patient, such as an RFID transmitter of a wristband, and relying on automatic communication between the bed, a bed status computer, and an admission, discharge and tracking (ADT) computer to verify the patient-to-room or patient-to-bed association. The verification is achieved without the need for any manual data entry at the bed or at the bed status computer. The bed status computer stores bed data sent from the bed until the verification is made and then the bed status computer transmits the stored bed data to an electronic medical records (EMR) computer.

PATIENT SUPPORT APPARATUS

A patient support apparatus includes a base frame, lift mechanism supporting an upper frame relative to the base frame, a load frame, and a plurality of deck sections, a patient support surface, and a number of barriers positioned about the patient supporting surface. The patient support apparatus includes a notification system for visually notifying a caregiver of a condition or status of a component of the patient support apparatus. 1. A patient support apparatus comprisinga controller,a sensor operable to provide a signal to the controller indicative of the status of a component of the patient support apparatus, anda notification system coupled to the controller, the notification system operable to process signals from the controller which provide an indication of the statuses of the components compared to established acceptable operating conditions, and, if the status of a particular component deviates from the established acceptable operating condition for that component, provide a visual indication of the deviation by illuminating a portion of a barrier in a first manner if the status of the particular component is within an acceptable operating condition and in a second manner if the status of the particular component is outside acceptable operating condition.210-. (canceled)11. The patient support apparatus of claim 1 , further comprisinga frame,a barrier supported by the frame and movable vertically relative to the frame, wherein the barrier includes an illuminated handle that provides a nightlight when a patient is determined by the control system of the patient support apparatus to be spaced apart from the patient support apparatus, anda user interface.12. The patient support apparatus of claim 11 , wherein a visual indication of the status of a patient position is provided at a foot end of the patient support apparatus.13. The patient support apparatus of claim 11 , wherein a visual indication of the status of the patient position is illuminated on a ...

PATIENT SUPPORT APPARATUS HAVING VITAL SIGNS MONITORING AND ALERTING

A patient support apparatus includes a sensor capable of detecting vital signs, setting acceptable limits for the vital signs, and includes structures for monitoring the vital signs and providing local and/or remote indications to caregivers if the vital signs fall outside of acceptable limits. 1. A detection and notification system for a patient support apparatus comprisinga sensor detecting a vital sign of a patient;a controller operable to receive a signal from the sensor indicative of the vital sign of the patient, the controller operable to compare the vital sign to pre-established limits to determine whether the vital sign is within an acceptable range; anda notification system operable to respond to commands from the controller to provide an indication as to whether the vital sign is within the acceptable range or that alarm condition exists, the indication discernible by a user spaced apart from the patient support apparatus that the detection notification system is associated.2. The detection and notification system of claim 1 , wherein the sensor simultaneously detects a first vital sign and a second vital sign.3. The detection and notification system of claim 1 , wherein the detection notification system includes a plurality of sensors simultaneously detecting a vital sign of the patient.4. The detection and notification system of claim 3 , wherein the plurality of sensors each detects both a first vital sign and a second vital sign.5. The detection and notification system of claim 4 , wherein the controller is operable to receive a signal from the patient support apparatus indicative of the position of a patient supported on the patient support apparatus claim 4 , the controller operable to utilize the position of the patient to determine whether to disregard the vital sign information from one of the plurality of sensors.6. The detection and notification system of claim 5 , wherein the controller is operable to prompt a user to suspend the operation of ...

BED/ROOM/PATIENT ASSOCIATION SYSTEMS AND METHODS

Systems and methods of associating beds and/or rooms and/or patients are provided. One system and method involves using a signature of emitted light to determine a location of a patient bed in a healthcare facility. Another system and method involves reading a bar code from an array of redundant bar codes. Still another system and method involves manually entering location information on a graphical user interface of a patient bed for subsequent transmission. A further system and method involves sending bed ID and location ID along parallel paths from two independent circuits on a patient bed for receipt by two different transceivers and ultimately by two different remote computers that cooperate to associate the bed ID with the location ID. Still a further system and method involves using circuitry on a bed to mutate a received location ID and a bed ID into a single unique mutated ID such as by adding the location ID and bed ID and then performing a hashing operation. 116.-. (canceled)17. A system for use in a healthcare facility having a power receptacle , the system comprisinga bed having a bed Bluetooth (BT) module and a power cord,a wall BT module spaced from the bed, anda sensor to detect the power cord of the bed having been plugged in to the power receptacle, wherein in response to detection by the sensor that the power cord has been plugged into the power receptacle, the bed BT module and the wall BT module implement a wireless pairing operation to become wirelessly paired for wireless communications therebetween.18. The system of claim 17 , wherein the bed is configured to transmit bed data from the bed BT module to the wall BT module.19. The system of claim 18 , wherein the bed data includes bed status data and bed identification (ID) data.20. The system of claim 17 , wherein the wireless pairing operation includes transmission of bed BT module ID data.21. The system of claim 17 , wherein the bed further includes a Wi-Fi communication module.22. The ...

Modular Monitoring Smart Bed

A patient monitoring system includes sensors, a patient support assembly, and a gateway device and/or control module. Example sensors include physiological sensors and patient status devices. The sensors acquire patient-related data. Patient related action is determined based on the patient-related data. 1. A patient monitoring system , comprising:a wearable sensor configured to acquire physiological data of a patient;a patient support assembly in communication with the wearable sensor; a processing unit; and', receive the physiological data and patient movement data from one or more of the wearable sensor and the patient support assembly;', 'using the physiological data and the patient movement data received from the patient support assembly, determine patient status;', 'based on the patient status, determine patient-related action;', 'after a period of time, receive updated physiological data and updated patient movement data from one or more of wearable sensor and the patient support assembly;', 'using the updated physiological data and updated patient movement data, determine updated patient status; and', 'based on the updated patient status, determine additional patient-related action., 'system memory, the system memory including instructions that, when executed by the processing unit, cause the gateway device to], 'a gateway device in communication with the patient support assembly, the gateway device including2. The patient monitoring system according to claim 1 , wherein the system memory further includes instructions that claim 1 , when executed by the processing unit claim 1 , cause the gateway device to:receive electronic medical record data, wherein the patient status is determined further using the electronic medical record data; andreceive updated electronic medical record data, wherein the updated patient status is determined further using the updated medical record data,the wearable sensor being in communication with the patient support assembly via ...

INCONTINENCE DETECTION PAD HAVING REDUNDANT ELECTRICAL PATHS TO AN RFID TAG

An absorbent article has one or more fluid filter layers to inhibit electrode traces from being exposed to low volumes of fluid to reduce the number of false positives that are indicated by an RFID tag of the incontinence detection pad. An antenna inlay has a sacrificial trace portion to permit testing for proper operation of an RFID chip electrically coupled to the antenna inlay. After testing, the sacrificial trace portion is severed. A fluid barrier layer blocks fluid from reaching portions of electrode traces that are located on a backsheet outside a periphery of an absorbent core of an incontinence detection pad. The power at which an antenna transmits to wirelessly energize a passive RFID tag of an incontinence detection pad is controlled to reduce the number of false positives indicated by the RFID tag. 1. An absorbent article comprisinga topsheet made of a fluid permeable material,an absorbent core situated beneath the topsheet,a substrate situated beneath the absorbent core,a conductive ink pattern provided on the substrate and configured to form a first electrode trace and a second electrode trace, anda radio frequency identification (RFID) tag attached to the substrate and having electrical contacts that couple to the first and second electrode traces, the first and second electrode traces each having a redundancy means for coupling to the electrical contacts of the RFID tag to provide redundant electrical pathways between the first and second electrode traces and the electrical contacts.2. The absorbent article of claim 1 , wherein the redundancy means comprises portions of the first and second traces that each has a ladder geometry.3. The absorbent article of claim 2 , wherein the ladder geometry of each of the first and second traces comprises a pair of elongated sides and a series of rungs interconnecting the respective elongated sides.4. The absorbent article of claim 3 , wherein the rungs are each substantially perpendicular to the elongated sides.5 ...

INCONTINENCE DETECTION OPTIMIZATION USING DIRECTIONAL WICKING

An incontinence detection pad for detecting incontinence events includes a moisture absorbent layer that has non-embossed areas and embossed areas. The non-embossed areas have a first density of fibers of the layer, and the embossed areas have a second density of fibers of the layer that is greater than the first density. The incontinence detection pad further includes a plurality of electrodes positioned beneath the moisture absorbent layer and a transmitter connected to the plurality of electrodes and configured to transmit a signal indicative of a status of the moisture absorbent layer. 1. An incontinence detection pad comprising:a moisture absorbent layer having (i) non-embossed areas with a first density of fibers of the moisture absorbent layer and (ii) embossed areas with a second density of fibers of the moisture absorbent layer, the second density being greater than the first density,a plurality of electrodes positioned beneath the moisture absorbent layer, anda transmitter connected to the plurality of electrodes and configured to transmit a signal indicative of a status of the moisture absorbent layer.2. The incontinence detection pad of claim 1 , wherein the embossed areas are configured to draw moisture toward a peripheral region of the incontinence detection pad.3. The incontinence detection pad of further includes a top layer positioned atop the moisture absorbent layer claim 1 , wherein the top layer includes a nonwoven moisture-wicking material that is oriented horizontally along the top layer.4. The incontinence detection pad of claim 1 , wherein the plurality of electrodes is printed on a barrier layer positioned underneath the moisture absorbent layer.5. The incontinence detection pad of claim 1 , wherein the moisture absorbent layer includes a moisture absorbent material forming an increasing density gradient and wherein the increasing density gradient is formed from a top surface to a bottom surface of the moisture absorbent layer.6. The ...

Image Based Monitoring of the State of a Device

A method of determining information about a device includes the steps of 1) acquiring an image of at least a portion of the device, 2) comparing the information content of the image to the information content of at least one record of a library, and, 3) if the comparison is positive, reporting that the device is in the possible state represented by the library record. A method which depends on calculations based on the acquired image rather than on comparison of the information content of the image to the information content of one or more library records is also disclosed. A system for determining the state of the device is also disclosed. 1. A method of determining information about a device , the method comprising:acquiring an image of at least a portion of the device, the image having an information content;comparing the information content of the image to the information content of at least one record of a library, the information content of any given record of the library representing a possible state of the device; andif the comparison is positive, reporting that the device is in the possible state represented by the library record.2. The method of wherein if the comparison is negative for a complement Sof a possible state S claim 1 , reporting that the device in the possible state S.3. The method of wherein if the comparison is negative for all but a remaining one of multiple states which are in a counterstate relationship with each other claim 1 , reporting that the device is in the remaining one state.41. The method of wherein the device is a bed and the possible states represented by the library records include at least one of:status of a brake control;status of a brake/steer control;elevation state of a siderail;deployed or stowed state of a siderail;elevation state of an elevatable frame;orientation state of an elevatable frame;orientation state of an orientation adjustable deck section;chair status;extension panel deployment status; andmaintenance ...

INCONTINENCE DETECTION PAD WITH LIQUID FILTER LAYER

An absorbent article has one or more fluid filter layers to inhibit electrode traces from being exposed to low volumes of fluid to reduce the number of false positives that are indicated by an RFID tag of the incontinence detection pad. An antenna inlay has a sacrificial trace portion to permit testing for proper operation of an RFID chip electrically coupled to the antenna inlay, After testing, the sacrificial trace portion is severed. A fluid barrier layer blocks fluid from reaching portions of electrode traces that are located on a backsheet outside a periphery of an absorbent core of an incontinence detection pad. The power at which an antenna transmits to wirelessly energize a passive RFID tag of an incontinence detection pad is controlled to reduce the number of false positives indicated by the RFID tag.

LOCATION-BASED INCONTINENCE DETECTION

The present disclosure include devices, systems, and methods for location-based incontinence detection and monitoring including a communication device receiving incontinence event indicators occurrence and location indicators. 1. An incontinence detection system , comprising:a patient bed,an incontinence detection device positioned on the patient bed to detect incontinence events, the incontinence detection device including a sensor adapted to sense the presence of a threshold amount of moisture on the patient bed and to communicate a detection signal indicating the presence of the threshold amount of moisture and an RFID-incontinence transmitter in communication with the sensor and adapted to send an incontinence RFID signal indicating that the threshold amount of moisture has been sensed in response to the detection signal,an RFID-location transmitter fixed relative to the patient bed and configured to send a location RFID signal indicating a unique location identifier, andan RFID reader configured to receive the incontinence RFID signal and the location RFID signal, and to communicate the occurrence of an incontinence event and the unique location identifier in response to receiving the incontinence RFID signal and the location RFID signal.2. The incontinence detection system of claim 1 , wherein the RFID reader is configured to generate a communications signal indicating both the occurrence of an incontinence event and the unique location identifier to remote devices.3. The incontinence detection system of claim 1 , wherein the RFID-incontinence transmitter comprises a passive RFID device.4. The incontinence detection system of claim 3 , wherein the passive RFID device receives excitation from the RFID reader to power the RFID-incontinence transmitter.5. The incontinence detection system of claim 4 , wherein the RFID reader is configured to transmit excitation signals at regular intervals to the RFID-incontinence transmitter to power the RFID-incontinence ...

Incontinence Detection System Capable of Identifying Urinary or Fecal Incontinence

An incontinence detection system includes an incontinence detection pad underneath a patient's pelvic area for detecting an incontinence event. The incontinence detection system further includes a moisture detection sensor, a gas detection sensor, and a reader. The moisture detection sensor is embedded in the incontinence detection pad for detecting a presence of moisture in incontinence detection pad. The gas detection sensor is positioned near the incontinence detection pad for detecting a presence of targeted gas, such as methane. The reader is communicatively coupled to the moisture detection sensor and the gas detection sensor to receive moisture data and gas data, respectively. The reader is configured to determine a type of the incontinence event based on the received moisture data and the gas data and transmit a signal indicative of the type of incontinence event to a server.

PATIENT SUPPORT APPARATUS

A patient support apparatus includes a base frame, lift mechanism supporting an upper frame relative to the base frame, a load frame, and a plurality of deck sections, a patient support surface, and a number of barriers positioned about the patient supporting surface. The patient support apparatus includes a notification system for visually notifying a caregiver of a condition or status of a component of the patient support apparatus. 1. A patient support apparatus comprisinga mattress having a plurality of inflatable zones,a main input device being inaccessible to a patient lying on the mattress and accessible to a caregiver to selectively and individually control a firmness of each zone of the plurality of the inflatable zones, anda patient input being accessible to the patient to control the firmness of the plurality of the inflatable zones simultaneously.2. The patient support apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the main input includes a graphical user interface (GUI) touch screen that is configured to receive inputs from the caregiver.3. The patient support apparatus of claim 2 , wherein the main input includes a locking mode which requires the caregiver to enter a personal identification number (PIN) to access a display screen on the GUI.4. The patient support apparatus of claim 1 , further comprising a siderail and wherein the patient input comprises a hand-held pendant that is removably coupleable to the siderail claim 1 , the siderail including a mount for the pendant and the pendant including a receiver to releasably attach the pendant to the siderail in an orientation that positions inputs on the pendant in the line of sight of a patient positioned on the patient support apparatus in a supine position.5. The patient support apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the patient support apparatus further comprisesa frame having multiple support sections including a head section, a seat section, a thigh section, and a foot section, wherein the frame supports the mattress, ...

EXIT MONITORING SYSTEM FOR PATIENT SUPPORT APPARATUS

An exit prediction system receives movement data, divides the movement data into segments of time, extracts features from each segment of time, and determines a pattern of movement from the extracted features. A patient exit from a patient support apparatus is predicted based on the determined pattern of movement. 1. An exit prediction system , comprising:at least one processor; and receive movement data;', 'divide the movement data into segments of time;', 'extract features from each segment of time;', 'determine a pattern of movement from the extracted features; and', 'predict a patient exit from a patient support apparatus based on the determined pattern of movement., 'a memory storing instructions which, when executed by the at least one processor, cause the system to2. The system of claim 1 , wherein the memory stores further instructions which claim 1 , when executed by the at least one processor claim 1 , cause the system to:generate low, moderate, or high alerts based on the predicted patient exit.3. The system of claim 2 , wherein the alerts are customizable based on factors related to patient fall and injury likelihood when exiting the patient support apparatus unattended.4. The system of claim 1 , wherein the pattern of movement is evaluated by a bed exit prediction model built by machine learning claim 1 , deep learning claim 1 , or artificial intelligence.5. The system of claim 4 , wherein the bed exit prediction model is built using motion profiles that are pre-categorized as non-exit motions or exit motions.6. The system of claim 5 , wherein the bed exit prediction model is calibrated based on multiple speed classifiers for various patient speeds.7. The system of claim 1 , wherein the extracted features from each segment of time include a percentage change in load detected by load cells in the patient support apparatus.8. The system of claim 7 , wherein the memory stores further instructions which claim 7 , when executed by the at least one processor ...

METHOD OF MANUFACTURING RFID TAGS

An absorbent article has one or more fluid filter layers to inhibit electrode traces from being exposed to low volumes of fluid to reduce the number of false positives that are indicated by an RFID tag of the incontinence detection pad. An antenna inlay has a sacrificial trace portion to permit testing for proper operation of an RFID chip electrically coupled to the antenna inlay. After testing, the sacrificial trace portion is severed. A fluid barrier layer blocks fluid from reaching portions of electrode traces that are located on a backsheet outside a periphery of an absorbent core of an incontinence detection pad. The power at which an antenna transmits to wirelessly energize a passive RFID tag of an incontinence detection pad is controlled to reduce the number of false positives indicated by the RFID tag.

Bed exit alert silence with automatic re-enable

A hospital bed has a bed exit alarm system including an audible alarm that sounds when an alert condition is detected, such as when a patient exits the bed or moves toward exiting the bed. The bed exit alarm system includes at least one user input that is used to enable the bed exit alarm system and a bed exit alarm silence input that stops the audible alarm from sounding or that prevents the alarm from sounding. The bed exit alarm system is configured such that after the bed exit alarm silence input is used, the bed exit alarm system is re-enabled automatically without any action by a caregiver in response to one or more sensors sensing that the patient is, once again, supported on the bed.

Proxy caregiver interface

A patient support apparatus for use in a healthcare facility has associated therewith a graphical user interface (GUI) that is operable to display information pertaining to features of the patient support apparatus and to display information pertaining to features of other patient support apparatuses. Under some circumstances, the GUI may also be used to control functions of some of the other patient support apparatuses. A bed data server is communicatively coupled to the patient support apparatus and to the other patient support apparatuses to control information flow to the GUI from the other patient support apparatuses.

Patient support apparatus

A patient support apparatus includes a base frame, lift mechanism supporting an upper frame relative to the base frame, a load frame, and a plurality of deck sections, a patient support surface, and a number of barriers positioned about the patient supporting surface. The patient support apparatus includes a notification system for visually notifying a caregiver of a condition or status of a component of the patient support apparatus.

Patient support apparatus

A patient support apparatus includes a base frame, lift mechanism supporting an upper frame relative to the base frame, a load frame, and a plurality of deck sections, a patient support surface, and a number of barriers positioned about the patient supporting surface. The patient support apparatus includes a notification system for visually notifying a caregiver of a condition or status of a component of the patient support apparatus. Figure 137 137/317 ;IsV76 Head Angle 123A Head Exit Assist FIG. 144 Bed Exit Chair Exit FIG.145

Patient support apparatus

A patient support apparatus includes a base frame, lift mechanism supporting an upper frame relative to the base frame, a load frame, and a plurality of deck sections, a patient support surface, and a number of barriers positioned about the patient supporting surface. The patient support apparatus includes a notification system for visually notifying a caregiver of a condition or status of a component of the patient support apparatus. Figure 137 137/317 ;IsV76 Head Angle 123A Head Exit Assist FIG. 144 Bed Exit Chair Exit FIG.145

Hospital bed with graphical user interface having advanced functionality

A patient support apparatus, such as a hospital bed, communicates with an electronic medical record (EMR) system in healthcare facility. The hospital bed includes a patient support structure to support a patient, a graphical user interface coupled to the patient support structure, and control circuitry coupled to the graphical user interface. The graphical user interface displays at least one input that may be used by a caregiver to chart data into an electronic medical record (EMR) of a patient supported by the patient support structure.

Modifying a support apparatus based on a patient condition score

A person-support apparatus is controlled or modified based on a condition score of a patient.

System and Method for Reporting Status of a Bed

A method and system of reporting the status of a bed ( 12 ) whose occupant is at risk of an undesired event, includes indicating that the occupant is at risk of the undesired event and operating a lamp module ( 42 ) to signify a satisfactory status or an unsatisfactory status of the bed.

Incontinence detection systems for hospital beds

Direct patient association

A method, system, and apparatus for associating a patient with a bed or a room includes sensing wireless information transmitted by a transmitter worn by the patient, such as an RFID transmitter of a wristband, and relying on automatic communication between the bed, a bed status computer, and an admission, discharge and tracking (ADT) computer to verify the patient-to-room or patient-to-bed association. The verification is achieved without the need for any manual data entry at the bed or at the bed status computer. The bed status computer stores bed data sent from the bed until the verification is made and then the bed status computer transmits the stored bed data to an electronic medical records (EMR) computer.

Bed/room/patient association systems and methods

Systems and methods of associating beds and/or rooms and/or patients are provided. One system and method involves using a signature of emitted light to determine a location of a patient bed in a healthcare facility. Another system and method involves reading a bar code from an array of redundant bar codes. Still another system and method involves manually entering location information on a graphical user interface of a patient bed for subsequent transmission. A further system and method involves sending bed ID and location ID along parallel paths from two independent circuits on a patient bed for receipt by two different transceivers and ultimately by two different remote computers that cooperate to associate the bed ID with the location ID. Still a further system and method involves using circuitry on a bed to mutate a received location ID and a bed ID into a single unique mutated ID such as by adding the location ID and bed ID and then performing a hashing operation.

Incontinence detection pad manufacturing method

An incontinence detection system monitors an area for moisture events and wirelessly transmits moisture-related information to one or more notification devices. The system has a pad that includes a substrate and one or more sensors supported by the substrate. The sensor(s) emit wireless signals indicative of the moisture-related information. A sensor event communication system forwards the sensor signals to another device, such as a notification device. Portions of the system are included in a patient support apparatus, such as a bed.

Incontinence detection systems for hospital beds

An incontinence detection system monitors an area for moisture events and wirelessly transmits moisture-related information to one or more notification devices. The system has a pad that includes a substrate and one or more sensors supported by the substrate. The sensor(s) emit wireless signals indicative of the moisture-related information. A sensor event communication system forwards the sensor signals to another device, such as a notification device. Portions of the system are included in a patient support apparatus, such as a bed.

Apparatus for supporting and monitoring a person

A person-support structure includes a control system, an input configured to communicate a first input signal to the control system, and a sensor configured to sense a physiological characteristic of a person supported on the person-support structure. The sensor communicates a second input signal corresponding to the physiological characteristic to the control system. The control system calculates a condition score as a function of the first input signal and the physiological characteristic of the person and compares the condition score to a predetermined threshold. The control system scales at least one of the physiological characteristic of the person and the predetermined threshold as a function of the first input signal.

Patient support apparatus having vital signs monitoring and alerting

A patient support apparatus includes a sensor capable of detecting vital signs, setting acceptable limits for the vital signs, and includes structures for monitoring the vital signs and providing local and/or remote indications to caregivers if the vital signs fall outside of acceptable limits.

Hospital bed having patient association control

A patient support apparatus, such as a hospital bed, communicates with an electronic medical record (EMR) system in healthcare facility. The hospital bed includes a patient support structure to support a patient, a graphical user interface coupled to the patient support structure, and control circuitry coupled to the graphical user interface. The graphical user interface displays at least one input that may be used by a caregiver to chart data into an electronic medical record (EMR) of a patient supported by the patient support structure.

患者支持、通信、および計算装置

【課題】介護者の支援及び患者の安全性および快適性の向上をもたらす患者支持装置を提供する。 【解決手段】患者支持装置には、高速ネットワーク接続を介してリモートサーバーと接続された汎用オペレーティングシステム上で実行されるクライアントブラウザソフトウェアを備えた電子制御システムが含まれる。ブラウザおよびオペレーティングシステムにより、患者支持装置は、患者支持装置電子システム専用に設計されたものではないプログラムにアクセスしそれを実行できる。汎用マイクロプロセッサをネットワークコンバータ回路構成と併用することで、患者支持は、意図された受取人アドレスを有するフレームでメッセージを配信できるようになる。マイクロプロセッサは、１つ以上のグラフィカルユーザーインターフェース、および患者支持のアクチュエータを制御する制御システムと通信する。 【選択図】図７

Microclimate management system with wireless sensors

Voice control in a healthcare facility

Systems for voice control of medical devices in a healthcare facility are disclosed herein. The systems employ continuous speech processing software, voice recognition software, natural language processing software, and other software to permit voice control of the medical devices. Systems are also provided for distinguishing which medical device from among multiple medical devices in a patient room is the particular medical device to be controlled by voice input from a caregiver or a patient.

Exit monitoring system for patient support apparatus

An exit prediction system receives movement data, divides the movement data into segments of time, extracts features from each segment of time, and determines a pattern of movement from the extracted features. A patient exit from a patient support apparatus is predicted based on the determined pattern of movement.

Remote management of patient environment

A computing device for remotely engaging and managing a patient environment displays a video feed of a patient environment, and provides user inputs that, when selected, allow a caregiver to remotely change a condition in the patient environment. Access to the user inputs is restricted based on at least one of a distance between the computing device and the patient environment, credentials of the caregiver, and a condition of a patient in the patient environment.

Patient support apparatus as communication intermediary for incontinence detection pad and patient diagnostic patch

A patient support apparatus includes a frame and a mattress supported by the frame and arranged to support a patient thereon. A sensor is included to detect moisture on the patient and/or the patient support apparatus. The sensor produces signals indicative of the presence of moisture on the patient support apparatus. One or more alerts are output in response to the signals provided by the sensor to notify a caregiver of the presence of moisture on the patient support apparatus.

Incontinence detection optimization using directional wicking

Patient support apparatus having vital signs monitoring and alerting

A patient support apparatus includes a sensor capable of detecting vital signs, setting acceptable limits for the vital signs, and includes structures for monitoring the vital signs and providing local and/or remote indications to caregivers if the vital signs fall outside of acceptable limits.

バイタルサインのモニター機能およびアラート機能を有する患者支持装置

【課題】患者に干渉することを看護師などの介護者に求めることなく患者のバイタルサインに関する情報を介護者に提示するすることができるシステムを提供する。【解決手段】バイタルサインを検出して、このバイタルサインに許容可能な限界値を設定することができるセンサと、バイタルサインをモニターして、バイタルサインが許容可能な範囲内にあるか否かを決定するコントローラとを備えた患者支持装置１０と、患者支持装置から離れた介護者に対して、バイタルサインの現在値とアラーム状態の有無に関する表示を識別可能に表示する通知システムから構成される患者支持装置用の検出・通知システム。【選択図】図３

バイタルサインのモニター機能およびアラート機能を有する患者支持装置

【課題】患者に干渉することを看護師などの介護者に求めることなく患者のバイタルサインに関する情報を介護者に提供することができる患者支持装置を提供する。【解決手段】患者支持装置は、バイタルサインを検出して、このバイタルサインに許容可能な限界値を設定することができるセンサを含み、バイタルサインをモニターして、バイタルサインが許容可能な限界値から外れたら、ローカルおよび／またはリモートの表示を介護者に提示するための構造を含む。【選択図】図３

Incontinence detection with real time location information

Voice control in a healthcare facility

Systems for voice control of medical devices in a healthcare facility are disclosed herein. The systems employ continuous speech processing software, voice recognition software, natural language processing software, and other software to permit voice control of the medical devices. Systems are also provided for distinguishing which medical device from among multiple medical devices in a patient room is the particular medical device to be controlled by voice input from a caregiver or a patient.

Cable-free bed with wireless pillow speaker

A system and method of patient bed communication and bed-to-room association in a healthcare facility having a network with at least one wireless access point (WAP) and a nurse call system is provided. A handheld unit is moved to a position within a pairing distance of a pairing zone of a patient bed so that the handheld unit and the bed are paired using a first wireless communication technology. A second wireless communication technology is used to send bed identification data (ID) to the handheld unit after the pairing operation has been completed. The bed ID is transmitted from the handheld unit to the nurse call system via a wired connection to establish a bed-to-room association between the patient bed and a room in which the patient bed is located. A third wireless communication technology is used to send bed status data and the bed ID to the WAP of the network.

System and method for identification of remotely accessed patient device

A patient support apparatus includes a visual indicator in connection with a portion of the patient support apparatus. The visual indicator is configured to output a first indication and a second indication. The support apparatus also includes a communication circuit configured to communicate via a wireless communication interface and a controller configured to communicate with a service unit via the wireless communication interface. The controller is configured to activate the first indication in response to the service unit detected within a detection range, and in response to enabling a remote access to the service unit, the controller is configured to activate the second indicator. The activation of the second indicator identifies the controller of the patient support apparatus in communication with the service unit via the wireless communication interface.

Systems and methods for monitoring subjects

Disclosed herein are vision systems. The vision systems may be integrated into person support apparatuses, or may be integrated into mobile carts such that the vision systems are movable relative to the person support apparatus. The vision system includes at least one camera positioned such that a field of view of the at least one camera contains the person support apparatus and the subject positioned thereon. The vision system also includes a computer communicatively coupled to the at least one camera. The computer is configured to receive at least one image from the at least one camera and determine a tidal volume of the subject positioned on the person support surface from the at least one image.